- Odawara Castle History Museum, Ninja-kan - Meet at the entrance of the Ninja Museum in Odawara Castle Park. This is where the tour will start.
- Odawara Castle Park - The experience will start with a guided walking in Odawara Castle Park by a local bilingual expert. The grounds of Odawara Castle have been preserved and retain original forms and architecture that give insight into the past history and techniques to castle building.
- Tokiwakimon Samurai Museum - You will stop by the Samurai Museum, which displays a selection of genuine samurai armor and swords within the castle grounds. The collection gives visitors the chance to see and experience craftsmanship and artistry from the past. Feel and learn about the extraordinary part of Japanese history.
- Odawara Castle Tenshukaku - In the castle you will be guided through the exhibitions to get more in depth stories and color to the history of the area. Take time to explore the many artifacts, pieces of armor and traditional weapons on display in the museum inside the castle. Enjoy the stunning 360-degree views over the city and Sagami Bay from the top observatory deck.
- Odawara Castle History Museum, Ninja-kan - You will then move through the Ninja Museum and will learn and practice some of the fundamental techniques together with the ninja expert, such as breathing, meditation, movement, real tools and weapons used by ninja, ending with the iconic ninja hand gestures. The experience is held outside of business hours of the Ninja Museum, so the venue is reserved for exclusive use. This is where the tour will end.
- Hands-on ninja experience with provided wooden swords and ninja attire.
- Included entrance tickets to the Ninja Museum, Samurai Museum, and Odawara Castle.
This experience, hosted by a leading ninja specialist and a bilingual local guide in Japan, offers the opportunity to meet a ninja scholar and explore the grounds of Odawara Castle. Additionally, you will be introduced to some of the basic techniques utilised by the ninja.
The activity begins with an informative walking tour of Odawara Castle, conducted by a bilingual local expert. We will visit the Samurai Museum and the Castle Main Keep to examine some genuine artifacts and gain insights into their function and culture. The exploration of the Ninja Museum will allow you not only to acquire knowledge about ninja but also to practice a few of their techniques under the supervision of our ninja expert. The techniques include breathing, meditation, movement and the actual tools and weapons used by the ninja. As the event takes place outside the usual business hours of the Ninja Museum, the location is exclusively booked for this activity.
Schedule:
3:30pm: Meeting point at the Ninja Museum within Odawara Castle Park
3:30pm: A guided visit to the Samurai Museum and Castle Main Keep
5:00pm: Ninja training session at the Ninja Museum
6:00pm: Conclusion of the experience
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.